Chad recalls its envoy from Israel over Gaza war

’DJAMENA, Nov 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Chad says it has recalled its Chargé d’Affaires in Israel for consultation over “unprecedented deadly violence in the Gaza Strip”.In a statement from the country’s foreign affairs ministry, the government condemned “the loss of human lives of many innocent civilians” and called “for a ceasefire…

Death and displacement as floods hit East Africa

Pedestrians walk in a flooded street in the town of Nyali, after heavy rainfall in Mombasa NAIROBI, Nov 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Flooding throughout eastern Africa has killed dozens of people and displaced tens of thousands, underscoring intensifying climate risks in the drought-stricken region, aid agencies reported on Monday.Flooding in Kenya…

UK: PM Sunak makes pre-election pitch in first King’s Speech since 1951

LONDON, Nov 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Charles III gives the first King’s Speech in more than 70 years Tuesday, formally opening the UK parliament with a run-down of his government’s legislative plans as an election looms. The 74-year-old head of state will outline Conservative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s wish list of…

South Africa remains concerned about ongoing Russia-Ukraine, Israel-Palestine wars – FM Pandor

PRETORIA, Nov 7 (NNN-SANEWS) — International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, has told her Ukrainian counterpart, Minister Dmytro Kubela, that South Africa remains deeply concerned about the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, the continuing loss of lives and the very worrying humanitarian situation. “We are in discussion with our own…

South Africa: Cabinet concerned about food poisoning of children

PRETORIA, Nov 7 (NNN-SANEWS) — The South African cabinet has raised concern on the spate of food poisoning of children from eating expired and contaminated foodstuff from spaza shops and street vendors. This follows the recent death of children after allegedly consuming poisonous food items bought from spaza shops, which…

South Africa recalls all Diplomats from Israel

Politicians from South Africa’s ruling ANC party, including Bheki Mtolo (pictured), have attended pro-Palestinian rallies PRETORIA, Nov 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — South Africa says it is recalling all of its diplomats from Tel Aviv following Israel’s intense air strikes on Gaza on Sunday night. The bombardment was one of Israel’s heaviest since…

Peru’s President: US$26.6 million budget for feeding program secured for 2024

LIMA, Nov 7 (NNN-ANDINA) —Pres Dina Boluarte pledged that a S/100 million (about US$26.6 million) budget will be available next year to serve the beneficiaries of the “Vaso de Leche” (Glass of Milk) feeding program. “The Glass of Milk program has a budget to serve sisters, brothers, boys, girls, and vulnerable…

Peru’s PM confirms resignation of Ana Cecilia Gervasi as Foreign Affairs Minister

LIMA, Nov 7 (NNN-ANDINA) — Peruvian Prime Minister Alberto Otarola confirmed the resignation of Ana Cecilia Gervasi from the post of Foreign Affairs Minister. He mentioned that the new head of the Foreign Affairs sector will be sworn in the latest on Tuesday. At a press conference, Otarola thanked Gervasi for her…

Sudan crisis: UN condemns sexual violence and abductions in Sudan

Displaced people, mostly women and children, in North Darfur, Sudan GENEVA, Nov 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 20 Sudanese women and girls are reported to have been “abducted and held in inhuman, degrading slave-like conditions”, according to UN Human Rights spokesperson Liz Throssell. In a briefing at Geneva’s Palais des…

Brazil: Pres Lula’s party announces endorsement to Argentine Massa

BRASILIA, Nov 6 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s Workers’ Party (PT) announced it would support Argentina’s Economy Minister Sergio Massa against Libertarian Congressman Javier Milei in the Nov. 19 runoff. In a move to “defeat the extreme right” and “build a world of peace, cooperation, and…